KIWI 503 Paring Knife with Wood Handle 4 Inch
- BladeLength: 4 inches
- Size: 4 inches
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Blade Material Type: Stainless Steel
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A straightforward 4 inch wood-handled paring knife, useful for peeling and detail work, with limited listing detail beyond the basics.
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ASIN: B005ASPSU4Model: # 503Category: Paring Knives
Overview
A basic 4 inch paring knife from Kiwi, a Thai kitchen knife brand known for simple, no-frills blades, with a wood handle and the model number 503 stamped into this line.
There is little beyond the core description on this listing: a fixed 4 inch blade, a wood handle, and the Kiwi 503 model designation. It reads as a no-frills utility paring knife rather than one sold on added features or bundled as a set.
- 4 inch fixed blade
- Wood handle
- Kiwi model #503
- Paring knife, not a chef's or utility knife
Who it's for
Suits anyone who wants a small, simple paring knife for peeling and trimming and doesn't need a matching set or extra accessories. Buyers looking for detailed specs on steel type or edge grind won't find that information here.
Pros and cons
- Compact 4 inch blade for detail cuts
- Simple wood handle
- Listing has almost no construction detail
- Sold as a single knife, not a set
Performance notes
At 4 inches, the blade is sized for close, detail work like peeling, trimming, and cutting small fruit and vegetables rather than heavier chopping. The wood handle follows a traditional paring knife shape, without the added grip texture or bolster found on higher-end kitchen knife lines.
Specifications
| Brand | Kiwi |
|---|---|
| Model | # 503 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 4 incheshigher than 72% of 90 paring knives |
| Size | 4 incheshigher than 69% of 59 paring knives |
| Item Weight | 0.07 poundslower than 80% of 57 paring knives |
| Item Length | 11 incheshigher than 87% of 90 paring knives |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Color | Silver And Brown |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Pairing Knife 503 |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Pairing Knife |
Closest rivals on specs
Shun Dual Core Paring Knife 4 in- Item Length 11 vs 9.8 inches (+12%)
Victorinox Swiss Classic Straight Paring Knife 4 Inch- Item Length 11 vs 8.3 inches (+33%)
- Item Weight 0.07 vs 0.06 pounds (+17%)
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Kiwi #503 paring knife?
It has a 4 inch blade, sized for paring and detail work rather than general chopping.
What is the handle made of?
The listing describes a wood handle rather than plastic or composite.
Does this come as a set?
No, it is listed and sold as a single paring knife.